Barbara Walters has revealed her 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009 special, and in the program’s grand tradition of sucking up to celebs, the 10 most fascinating people of the year are anything but.

Not just any other pop singer, Lady Gaga has exploded into a cultural phenomenon, making her mark in the world of entertainment in just one year. She became the first artist ever to have four No. 1 hits off a debut album, receive an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist and become one of the Most Fascinating People of 2009.

She talked to Walters about her skyrocketing career, her family, and what she believes is the biggest misconception about her.